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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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